Toying with potential runs for office is an age-old game in Washington, but some Pennsylvanians are taking it to a whole new level. Key among them is U.S. Rep. Joe Sestak, whose decision to run for Senate is now in what seems like its 10th iteration, the "only an act of God" will keep him from running phase.

U.S. Rep. Jim Gerlach's choice to run for Senate or Governor has been equally slow coming. And while a run for Senate seems unlikely, few seem to have any idea whether he might jump into the gubernatorial contest.

Pennsylvania Republican Rep. Jim Gerlach’s indecision over his 2010 plans is causing heartburn for Republican leaders in Washington and suburban Philadelphia who worry that his extended timetable for announcing his next move is jeopardizing the GOP’s ability to hold his competitive House seat.

While potential Republican candidates remain in a state of suspended animation while Gerlach considers whether to run for reelection or launch a statewide bid for governor or Senate — a waiting game now in its sixth month — Democrats have already commenced with a vigorous effort to pry the seat out of GOP hands.